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- Europe
- Austria
- Salzburg
- Schloss Kleßheim Palace
Schloss Kleßheim Palace
Dating as far back as the 17th century, Schloss Kleßheim Palace
was used by Adolf Hitler during World War II and today serves as a
casino with an elegant atmoshere and beautiful gardens. The palace
also featured in the 1965 film
The Great Racestarring Jack Lemmon, Tony Curtis and Peter
Falk. The casino also has some historical interest, as the eagles
displayed at the palace entrance are reminiscent of the Third
Reich.
Information & Facts
Address
2.5 miles (4km) west of Salzburg in
Wals-Siezenheim
Language
The official language in Austria is German.
Money
The unit of currency is the Euro (EUR), which is divided into
100 cents. Currency can be exchanged at banks and bureaux de change
available in all towns, but it may be easier to use the ATMs. Banks
are closed on Saturdays and Sundays, but exchange offices at
airports and major city rail terminals are open seven days a week.
Major credit and debit cards are widely accepted though some small
hotels and restaurants may only accept cash. Travellers cheques are
also accepted.
Time
Local time in Austria is GMT +1 (GMT +2 from the last Sunday
in March to the last Sunday in October).